May 2010

Short strides

Technique
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The skies were cloudy and threatened rain but that wasn’t going to stop me. I’ve been resting for three days to heal my knee pain and I wanted to run. My legs wanted to run. Badly. This time, my only goal was to log some running time. I didn’t need to run straight. I will [...]

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How to prevent chafing while running

Tips
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I felt the burning sensation under my arm just as I crossed the finish line during the San Miguel Bay Run. I stripped the Ipod strap from my arm and saw this: I got chafed.

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San Miguel Bay Run: Tapping into raw power

Races
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It’s amazing how much you can do when you tap into your raw power. Our stint at the San Miguel Bay Run could have been a disaster. Kernan and I were in such a hurry to leave Laguna to get to Mall of Asia that we forgot to bring his backpack. The backpack that had [...]

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I can do this!

Mindset
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Slow and easy. That was how I ran my 4.4k today. After two days of rest, my right leg was still aching a bit but I needed to run. I wanted to run. We have another race this Sunday and a bit of training would help. Despite the fear of pain nagging me, I kept [...]

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Hello running!

Running
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What’s so special about running? My hubby Kernan was so into it that I often wondered how he could find the passion for a seemingly boring activity. He would often encourage me to go with him during his early morning runs around the Academic Oval at UP. I would often decline his offer because I’d [...]

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Neutrogena Chase the Sun: my first race!

Races
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3 A.M. We were already up to get ready for the Neutrogena Chase the Sun race. It was my very first race, I was excited and just a little bit anxious. It was also a first race of sorts for hubby because it would be his first time to run 15k. This would also be [...]

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Just keep swinging

Mindset
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Woke up at 4am today to run at UP. One thing running has changed in me, I actually feel motivated to wake up early. I still beg “five more minutes” sometimes, but most of the time I can pump myself up enough to get off the bed and just get ready. We hit the pavement [...]

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Focus now

Mindset
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I ran 8.8k for the first time today. I so love my body. I love how it’s strong to allow me to run that long. my endurance is building up and my lungs are pretty ok with the breathing rhythm. My legs don’t hurt anymore because I stretched a little bit before running. Yeah, I [...]

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